Hi,

I had an ultrasound to test for the presence of a hernia (common) and suddenly appearing undescended testicle (more unusual!). 

The GP told me over the phone that it revealed both of those things, and that he was referring me to a urologist who "would be removing the testicle, and would fix up the hernia while they were there". When I asked why they would be removing the testicle, he seemed to think this was a strange question, and said "so they can see what it is". He then said he would leave a leaflet in reception for me to pick up with more information.

When I picked up the leaflet it said "Urgent Cancer Referral" at the top. Although it then said that most people referred in this way don't have cancer, it has caused real anxiety and I cannot consistently sleep or eat. It tells me nothing other than raising the idea of cancer and then backing down. I feel that this should have not been dumped in reception without any explanation to me about what was going on.

If it is the case that I am being referrred for further tests then he should not be instructing me of treatment steps (e.g. removing a testicle as if it was as everyday as having my toenails clipped) without saying why.